The Red Boat

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Cabin on boat ) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$57
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Soeder Maelarstrands Kajplatser 10, Stockholm, 11820
  • Place, Stockholm Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Stockholm City Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gröna Lund
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Stockholm (ARN-Arlanda)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on Boat)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on boat )

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on Boat)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 54 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Cabin on boat )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Cabin on boat)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Admiral's Cabin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin bedroom with shared bathroom

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Cabin on boat )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Red Boat

3-star hotel in Central Stockholm
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, a TV in a common area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Red Boat offers 36 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Stockholm hotel also offers a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front-desk safe.

The Red Boat is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Scandinavian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; SEK 115 for adults and SEK 85 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Rygerfjord Hotel. Söder Mälarstrand, Kajplats 13]
Please be advised that this property is a boat and not a standard hotel.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SEK 115 for adults and SEK 85 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Red Boat House Boat Stockholm
Red Boat Stockholm
Den Roda Baten Red Boat
The Red Boat Hotel And Hostel
The Red Boat Hotel Stockholm
Red Boat Houseboat Stockholm
The Red Boat Hotel
The Red Boat Stockholm
The Red Boat Hotel Stockholm

Reviews

The Red Boat Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marcin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A historic boat run part a cafe, hostel, no-strings hotel. Some things come with that territory. The location is absolutely stunning. From the small open deck or the dining area … scenic vistas of central Stockholm to savor. The “street level” of “main” (red) boat is expertly decorated in a nautical theme. You can imagine yourself on a classic sailing vessel. The lower level of the same boat, much more utilitarian. Down still lovingly decorated stairs, a narrow corridor with bunk rooms on both sides and WCs at the end. Those showers/toilets are shared by the whole boat … and often occupied, especially at breakfast and bedtime. Hard to tell when locked so you keep getting interrupted by people jiggling the handle. The rooms … are basic. Below the water line, so the windows are small recessed slits. You can peak or shove a camera in there, but otherwise a narrow vision over water or at the quay. (I think the rooms on the other boat have the better views.) As basic it is, my room had a convenient bench on the water-side, a comfortable bunk with lots of storage underneath, a table and a fragile stool. A pleasant surprise were the plentiful outlets – six by my count. Breakfast was a good if standard. Staff was helpful. One thing to be aware of, despite transit maps showing Line 405 stopping nearby, and nice bus stops, it isn’t running now perhaps due to the Slussen rebuild, and staff knew nothing about it. To reach transit is a long walk to Slussen, hard w/ bags, and stairs.
The hallway to access the bunk rooms on the lower level.
The main breakfast spread, with breads, butter and jams, soft-boiled eggs, cheese and sliced meat.
Front view from small open deck attached to dining area.
Sign for the boat and the kind of view you can glimpse if you have a room on the side of the boat away from shore.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was a bit small for my big back. Walking distance to gamla stan. Close to subway. Great photos. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Moira

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was small but they do offer luggage storage if you want to unpack more, and have more room. Beds were comfortable. Bit more noise from being on sidewalk side. Shared bathrooms were always available. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Breakfast was really nice and worth paying for. Would stay again but would pay for one of the rooms with private bathroom as someone who has to go early in the morning! 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great and boat is funky, but it’s a boat: tight quarters, stuffy air, and, yes, it rocks a lot. If you’re prone to seasickness (like me) I do not recommend. If not, it’s fun for a couple of nights…no more.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Brighton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the admiral cabin which is the biggest room on the boat. The red boat featured on the booking is not the actual boat we stayed on, the cabin in located on a white boat next to the red boat. The cabin has amazing views and I liked it had its own shower and toilet. I slept really well in the twin (pushed together into a double) bed. The cabin has a tv, large wardrobe and coffee making facilities. Over all, I really enjoyed my one night stay here. Their could be noise issue if the cabins above were occupied by noisy guests as the cabin isn’t soundproof and people moving around the boat can be heard throughout the cabin.
Admirals cabin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and walking distance to most sites ...awesome staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Shared bathroom facilities were kept mostly clean. Other guests could be very noisy though. I spent a week here and my room was never turned over, nor was my towel ever replaced.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy check in. Nice breakfast. Great location. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

A unique experience worth to be lived
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very good location, walkable to the Gamla Old town and train. The view from the boat is spectacular especially at sunset and night time. Breakfast at the boat is reasonable price. The Thai restaurant on a boat next door is convenient and their food is so good. My one and only complaint was the smell in one of our rooms. We rented two rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Amenities
Very cool place to stay. I had a hostel room, very affordable. And the breakfast buffet was excellent! Being able to sit on the bow of the ship to enjoy the morning coffee was a plus
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

regan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star, cheap and cheerful! Great location, with sunset spots and the underground very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. The boat didn’t rock either which was a plus! Do bring ear plugs as the doors slam loud. The single bed room I stayed in wouldn’t be suitable for anyone over 6ft. Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, fun, interesting place to stay on the Stockholm harbour. Staff is very friendly. Room is quite small for price. Shower is very small for a normal sized person. Room cool, and took a while to warm up. Not very convenient to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kattie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is such a gem! The location is great. It’s an easy and quick walk to Gamla Stan. The rooms are very cozy; I loved listening to the rain on the water. We shared a shower/bathroom with others on our floor and it was clean, no issues there. Breakfast is worth the price and the dinner options are yummy. We also had a great time talking to the front desk staff each night. They were very sociable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic Maritime Accommodations

I booked a cabin on The Red Boat for a week stay in Sweden and used it as a home base while touring the country. It was perfect for this purpose. It is within a short walk to Gamla Stan Metro stop as well as a short walk to other attractions. The best way to describe this lodging experience is Maritime Rustic Hostel. It is not posh or fancy, but provides basic accommodations with helpful staff. The cabin, bathroom, showers and common areas were clean and warm (stay was in November). I would stay at The Red Boat again. If you plan to book here, have realistic expectations and you will be satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Layout needs some changes.

We were allocated a room on the boat next door to the red boat. Good points:- Cheap Not to far from public transport Negative points:- No additional facilites like common space if you are not on the red boat itself Only 2 toilets, which were up staris, so they layout was not great. The showers were very small, better use could have been made of the space. Overall the stay was ok, but the layout needs some changes to make it more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shaobo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

sakar

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I like it the view and safe areas. Staff are nice. Close to station and market. Walk able on the sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lordarnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, lovely view, convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024